The True Story of Kitty Genovese | The Witness | FULL MOVIE | True Crime Documentary (2017)

On March 13, 1964, Kitty Genovese died after being attacked on a street in Kew Gardens, Queens. Soon after, ""The New York Times"" published a front-page story asserting that 38 witnesses watched her being murdered from their apartment windows for over half an hour — and did nothing to help. The death of Kitty Genovese, 28, quickly became a symbol of urban apathy. THE WITNESS follows the efforts of her brother, Bill Genovese, as he attempts to uncover the truth buried beneath the story. In the process, he makes startling discoveries about the crime that transformed his life, condemned a city and defined an era.

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[carolynholland]

Bill your commitment to finding out the truth about your sister’s murder was so courageous and a loving testament to the beauty and value of her life. Thank goodness you discovered she was comforted in her last moments by a loving friend. Your investigation revealed a beautiful, vibrant, life loving, love giving sister, daughter and friend who left a huge hole in so many lives. I also felt compassion for the murderer’s son who reiterated stories fabricated to try and explain, and lessen the terrible stigma, of having a father whose inexplicable actions had scarred his life and family too. Moseley left so many victims. I was relieved to read he had died in jail and never was released. The film is a timely reminder of the harm that can be done by journalists who let a “good” story get in the way of the truth. All the best Bill. Kitty would definitely want you to move on although she will always be journeying with you. Thank you for the film.

[farinshore]

I learned how alone i am in 1979, as a victim of violent crime. There were about 20 witnesses - none attempted to help me. I have been haunted by this all of my life.

[rachelleisland]

Heartwrenching yet beautifully told Bill. Thank you for sharing your family, your life and beautiful Kitty with us.💜

[anno-podcasteditor]

That part with the actress screaming… that broke my heart… and for sure Bill’s did, too…

[braeutchen]

Your sister is beautiful, Mr want to take this innocuous place and moment to thank you for your service to our country.
I have lived my entire life in peace, raised children who didn't have to go to war and now my grandchildren are in their 30s. Thank you. Many of my friends went to war and didn't come home.
I'm glad u cane home to your loved ones. And I hope you have found the Peace that passes understanding.
💔💝

[laurieowens]

He should never be paroled. He has never accepted responsibility for what he did to that poor woman. And, even to this day, he’s making up wild stories about how he was only the driver. There was never any mention of a car by the witnesses. Clearly, it’s just another lie he is using to try and make himself look better. He’s a sadistic murderer. I can’t believe his son is trying to get Kitty’s brother to “forgive” him and help get him paroled. A shameful family at best.

[sharonb.]

So heartbreaking, but so deserving of the brother Bill to tell his sister's story as he uncover new details. Bill did an amazing job!‐–

[stellabella]

To the entire Genovese Family, Thank you for this bittersweet documentary! I could remember my mother telling me about Kitty's murder when I was about 9 or 10 years old! I cannot believe it has been almost 60 years! Times were so different then! You showed us Kitty in the flesh! She was a beautiful woman who truly loved life! This documentary is filled with every emotion....today and always I wish you love! Kitty would love her nieces and nephews and their babies! xo

[thursoberwick]

Wasn't aware of this case before (I'm not from US.) I'm aware Moseley's son is in an odd position, but his justification for his father was utterly wrong.

[rowanbowyer]

I have the distinct impression the “criminal” Mosley has manipulated his son as well as many around him, his son really needs help to openly, honestly, factually learn about ALL his criminal behaviour. To understand his father’s impact on this family and the other family who was raped and murdered in a torturous manner, he really needs to know all of it, that would be an incredibly difficult confrontation to process.

[lindawall]

​Fascinating... I hope Bill finds some peace after researching and presenting this story...🙏🙏🧡🧡

[shespeaks]

Oh my God the ending to this documentary when he has the actress act out his sisters screams from when she was stabbed brought me to tears.

[jeannetaylor]

This is terribly sad. I absolutely understand your pre suit for answers in your sister’s murder case 😢 My sister was murdered in 1978. We have NEVER found anything out as to who murdered her. My ALMOST 96 year old father still waits to know who murdered his precious daughter. She was 28 yrs old when she died and would have been 73 yrs old this July, 2023. I’ve been the one pursuing her murder all these years with no help from police, sheriff etc. I am now 68 yrs old and feel EXACTLY Like you 💕🙏🙏

[tamigreene]

I would be enraged if he said "I hope we can all put this behind us and move on from here" to me!!!

[kimberlygabaldon]

Many thanks to Bill. When he was talking to Hattie, and she said that she was told, "We've already got the calls, " maybe it didn't end up in the call log because the dispatch didn't even take her name.

Kitty sounded like so much fun. It's a shame that she's not still around. 💔⚘

So it sounds like Moseley was a serial killer, caught early. Who knows how many more he would have killed, over the years, if he hadn't been caught.

[lissaajz]

Thank you Filmrise for posting this. Hope Bill and his family is doing well.

[tbobbiej]

I give Bill much respect for the devotion in finding out what happened in this tragedy. My condolences to Kitty's family.

[KARKLUKY]

What a gentle wonderful human being Mr. Genovese. This is one of the most heartbreaking stories I have seen ...and the sensitive way it was filmed!!! Thank you for sharing and Bill, I hope you found the peace you well deserve ♥

[DoUntoOthersAsUWouldHaveDoneU]

I have watched this. It is an amazing, thoughtful, heart wrenching documentary, and leaves the viewer with a heavy heart, I won’t lie. If only 1 person……just 1, could have been proactive when they heard her screams. A true exploration of societal disregarding & remaining silent by fear, instead of proactive actions being driven by courage.

[sj-art]

Wow the son is a piece of work. Let's blame everyone except the convicted murderer. I mean I can understand wanting to cling to the memories you had from before, but I'm sorry, you don't believe and don't try to make excuses for someone like that.